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Applied in 2008

Compass Academy (Adult Learning Center) & Career Enhancement

CityTeam Ministries

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2
  • Program Participants Last Year: 95
  • Meets about 16 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 8 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 5

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
80% of students competing the 10 week learning efficiency module will have memory retention capacity of 50% or greater

Measure
Assessment testing upon module completion

Outcome 2
80% of students completing the reading skills improvement module will have reading comprehension skills at a 7th grade or higher level

Measure
Assessment testing upon module completion

Outcome 3
80% of students completing the business math module will have math skills at an 8th grade or higher level

Measure
Assessment testing upon module completion

Outcome 4
50% of students who complete 9 months of further course work will receive their GED

Measure
GED certificate

Outcome 5
80% of students completing the career employment program will obtain employment and 70% of those employed will still be employed after twelve months

Measure
Verification of employment and continued employment

Change Process: (self-reported)

The students entering our program have lived lives of dysfunctional and irresponsible behavior. The most important aspect of our program is the ability to address their spiritual needs. Opportunities to introduce students to Jesus Christ and/or encourage their life of faith are a ministry blessing.

While our students improve educationally, there is also evident enhancement in their self-confidence. Essential soft skills such as time management, problem solving, and decision making are addressed as well.

Through participation in this program specifically developed for use with the homeless and disadvantaged, the following areas are targeted for improvement: educational and memory gaps are assessed, individualized learning programs are developed, students are equipped to achieve their individual learning goals, and students learn to function in a job-like environment while studying.

Students completing their educational objectives discover how to prepare resumes, conduct job searches, learn how to dress and interview, and obtain and maintain long term employment.

The educational goal is for each student to achieve the individual performance goals established during the initial diagnostic interview with the student. The employment goal is for each student completing the program to obtain full-time employment, having identified a viable career development path that is realistic for his or her interests and abilities.